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The Sheltering Tree: How Minnie Vautrin Saved 10,000 Lives in Wartime China

The Sheltering Tree: How Minnie Vautrin Saved 10,000 Lives in Wartime China

Tan, Fengxia
Liu, Jiuming

Hardcover

Series: The Lantern Bearers

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ISBN10: 1487813880
ISBN13: 9781487813888
Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
Published: Sep 1 2026
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.40 Width: 10.01 Depth: 10.09
Language: English
The Goddess of Nanking Who Defied an Army to Save 10,000 Lives

FIRST ENGLISH BIOGRAPHY of Minnie Vautrin, the fearless American educator who became a living shield during one of history's darkest hours.

China, 1937. The Japanese army swept into Nanjing. Foreigners evacuated. But Minnie Vautrin-- Dean of Ginling College-- threw open the gates instead of running. For months, she stood between soldiers and refugees, risking her life daily to protect over 10,000 women and children. Armed with nothing but courage, she became a Sheltering Tree in the storm of war. From the quiet cornfields of Illinois to the gates of Nanjing, this stunning picture book reveals the true story of a woman who proved kindness is the strongest weapon of all.

Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Winter PlumAges 10- 12 Includes historical timeline and glossaryBook 2 of The Lantern Bearers SeriesSupports Common Core ELA and Social Studies standardsWritten by TAN Fengxia, Hans Christian Andersen Award Juror

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